FACE TO FACE: The melodic punk institution, whose songs have influenced and entire generation of bands, return to Fat Wreck Chords - the same label who released their classic debut 'Dont turn away'.
Protection, the groups 9th full length album, draws from the energy of their earlier records but is filtered through the band's unique perspective as true 'lifers' in punk rock.
The result is an urgent and powerful 11-song blast that recalls the melody and angst of the band's formative sound, while showcasing their greatly matured song-writing acumen.
Thoughtfully penned lyrics bolster the entire album, from band favourites ' Double Crossed' and 'Say What You Want' to the vicious barb '14:59' and the emotional 'Bent But Not Broken'.
Another factor in the album's outcome was the contribution of Bill Stevenson (NOFX, Rise Against, Propagandhi).
After nearly two decades of Face To Face producing their own albums, the benefit of the collaboration with Stevenson is reflected in the elevated feeel of 'Protection'.
Despite the fact that Face To Face doesn't need to prove anything to anyone, 'Protection' is an emphatic validation of their 25 years of massive commercial and critical success.

Tracklist:1. Bent But Not Broken
2. I Won't Say I'm Sorry
3. Double Crossed
4. See if I care
5. Say What You Want
6. Protection
7. 14:59
8. It Almost Went Wrong
9. Keep Your Chin Up
10. Middling Around
11. And So It Goes

Hot on the heels of their 2016 LP "Protection," Face To Face present the 7" single "Say What You Want" that features the title track, which was one of the hot tracks from "Protection," plus an unreleased B-side, "I, Me, Mine."

Over the past 22 years, Face To Face has sold over 750,000 albums and played sold out venues all across the world, and they've done it on their own terms. The band's new album, "Three Chords And A Half Truth," was self produced and recorded at frontman Trevor Keith's home studio in Nashville, TN. Face To Face is nothing short of a legacy, and with their new release ,"Three Chords and A Half Truth," they're showing just why they've become one of the most respected and appreciated punk bands of all time. Vinyl version includes digital download.

Over the past 22 years, Face To Face has sold over 750,000 albums and played sold out venues all across the world, and they've done it on their own terms. The band's new album, "Three Chords And A Half Truth," was self produced and recorded at frontman Trevor Keith's home studio in Nashville, TN. Face To Face is nothing short of a legacy, and with their new release ,"Three Chords and A Half Truth," they're showing just why they've become one of the most respected and appreciated punk bands of all time.

Forming from the ashes of local DC bands SOA and The Untouchables, Faith were short-lived but had a profound impact on the early hardcore scene before members moved on to bands like Rites Of Spring and Embrace. This LP collects their 1982 'Subject To Change' record and their first demo from 1981, 19 tracks total. Vinyl version includes free album download.

The release schedule of Norway's Faustcoven is as slow and deliberate as the band's music. It has been nearly four years since the last Faustcoven album, but with this new record, "Hellfire and Funeral Bells," Faustcoven demonstrate the virtues of a band taking time with its craft. This album, like all of Faustcoven's work, is steeped in a classic doom sound, but exhibits a recognition and infusion of more modern and extreme forms of metal as well. For these reasons, Faustcoven has, through the years, commanded the attention of an extremely dedicated and fanatical core of admirers even though the band has, for the most part, been under the radar of the scene at large. Since its inception, Faustcoven has been a nightmarish projection of the mind of Gunnar Hansen -- the only consistent member of Faustcoven. For recording purposes, Hansen is joined by Johnny Tombthrasher on drums. Yet despite the fact that it was executed by just two individuals, the sound on "Hellfire and Funeral Bells" is massive. Hansen's songwriting is unparalleled within this style of doom metal. Every riff is crafted to contribute to the movement of the song as a whole. Never static, the tracks evolve and build as the riffs are seamlessly merged into place within the horrifying soundscapes. Hansen has been consistently refining and focusing his approach with every new album and release. This new album is very likely the most succcesful effort Faustcoven has yet put forth.

Nattefrost and Fenriz teams up for a rock`n roll experience, exploring the borderlines between black metal, stoner and classic rock. ENGANGSGRILL is split release containing 20 minutes of raw rock from each of these iconic figures – A MUST HAVE!

FESTER , one of Norway's most ancient band in the Black/Death Metal genre, released their follow up "Silence" through Lethal Records in '93. The release has been valued as a lost gem for the ones who bought it back then . The album received great critics among others 9/10 in Rock Hard and 5/6 in Scream Magazine. Luckily the band has decided to make the record available for metal heads around the world, and the re-release will be out as a special Digi pack on Abyss Records. The NEW remastered re-issue includes brand new artwork, liner notes from the band and a bonus live song from 91 ! All wrapped in a supreme Digi pack. This album is packed with intense frustrations, loneliness, hate, cold atmospheres and pounding kick ass metal! The release will come it it's original form With no lay overs, shortened versions or any other bull shit. This is metal like no other. Head and shoulders above the crowd. Enjoy!!

After 18 years of dwelling in the darkest alcoves of the underground, FESTER'S "Winter Of Sin" will once again see the light of day and try to darken it with their blend of Cold, Anti-Christian, Occult Black / Death Metal. Abyss Records will re-issue the classic, long out of print 1992 No Fashion Records release, in a killer Digi pack format with brand new art work, liner notes from the band , old stories, and a special LIVE version of a song from 1991 that wasn't included on the original recordings. The cd was fully remastered by Raymond C. Pellicer (Fester, Battle/Strid) in Bonemachine studio.

Tracklist:1. Winter of Sin
2. Sences are the true you
3. The ancient gods wore black
4. Entering
5. Victory!!!
6. Liberation
7. As the swords clinch the air
8. A dogfight leaves a trace
9. The commitments that shattered
10. When darkness confirms - Live'91 (Bonus on this re-release)